Male partner, former, perpetrator of maltreat and neglect

This diagnosis code identifies a male individual, who was previously in a partnership with the victim, as the perpetrator of abuse or neglect. It specifically indicates that the maltreatment or neglect occurred at the hands of a former male partner.

This code is appropriate when documenting the etiology of a patient's injuries or conditions resulting from abuse or neglect, and the identified perpetrator is a former male partner. It applies in situations where the patient explicitly identifies the former partner as the source of the maltreatment.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific injury or condition resulting from the maltreatment.
• Ensure documentation clearly identifies the perpetrator as a "former male partner" and specifies the nature of the maltreatment (e.g., physical abuse, neglect).
• Do not use this code if the perpetrator is a current partner; refer to codes for current partner perpetrators.